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A talent partner that will drive your people strategy forward.

HR and People are the foundations of any business strategy. Struggling to attract the right HR professionals can derail even the most robust plans. That’s where we come in.

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Tap in to unrivalled expertise.

Our team have all worked in-house. We know your biggest challenge is time. Providing a positive candidate experience whilst managing hundreds of applicants is a herculean task. Our expertise in headhunting and targeted search simplifies the journey, giving you back valuable time to focus on your core business.

It’s no secret that recruiters have their fingers on the pulse of the industry. While others choose to keep these insights under lock and key, We Are Adam are an open book. Our experts love nothing more than sharing their insider knowledge with the HR community. Plus our detailed market insights and reports provide a strategic advantage, enabling you to refine your talent acquisition strategy for long-term success.

A True Partnership in Executive Talent Acquisition.

At We Are Adam, we've weathered all economic cycles over the years. This hard-won experience, combined with our sustainable employee-owned model, allows us to be a steadfast partner focused on your long-term success - not just making a transactional placement.

We understand the complexities and nuances involved in building out an exceptional HR team. That's why our approach blends professionalism with a friendly consultative nature. We take the time to fully grasp your organisational culture, strategic objectives, and unique talent needs.

Only once we have this comprehensive understanding do we develop tailored solutions - leveraging our deep networks and proven methodologies to identify and attract candidates precisely aligned with your specific requirements.

From CPOs to HR Directors, Learning & Development leaders, and more - we specialise in matching HR professionals who can drive meaningful change. Our extensive knowledge of the HR function ensures we uncover the right leaders to future-proof your workforce.

When you're ready to invest in transformative HR leadership, we're here to listen and advise on a tailored talent solution. Together, we can build an HR team capable of unlocking your organisation's full people potential.​

Recent assignments include:

People & Culture Director
Healthcare
North West
Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Manufacturing
Liverpool
Head of HR
Property
Cumbria
Global L&D Partner
IT
UK Wide
Head of People & Change
Sport
Lancashire
HR Business Partner
Legal
Manchester
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Tech
Yorkshire
Chief People Officer
Travel
Manchester
HR Shared Services Manager
Manufacturing
North West
Head of Talent Acqusition
Agency
Manchester

My overall experience with the recruitment process at We Are Adam was outstanding. Vanessa was absolutely amazing and played a crucial role in securing the position for me. She took the time to get to know me, my experience, and my strengths, as well as understanding what I was looking for in my next role. Her personalised approach made me feel valued and confident throughout the process. I would highly recommend We Are Adam’s recruitment services to other professionals in my network, in fact I have already recommended them. The dedication, professionalism, and personalised approach I experienced were exceptional and greatly contributed to a seamless and successful recruitment process.

Leena - Senior HR Candidate

Proof is in the Placement
Strategic Chief People Officer Search

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing tech company, sought a seasoned Chief People Officer to drive their people strategy. We collaborated closely with the client to understand their unique culture, ambitious growth plans, and the specific skillset and personality traits required for the role.

We embarked on a comprehensive search, leveraging our extensive network and proactive outreach. We identified 54 highly qualified candidates within our immediate network and an additional 22 through targeted recommendations and social media campaigns.

Each candidate was carefully screened and interviewed, using a structured approach to assess their skills, experience, and cultural fit. We presented a shortlist of exceptional candidates, providing detailed insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.

Our client was impressed with the quality of candidates and our consultative approach. The successful candidate has already made a significant impact on the organisation, contributing to its continued growth and success.

Jobs in HR

Talent Acquisition Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in a business that thrives on pace, performance, and commercial impact? We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who can take a strategic vision and turn it into seamless, inclusive, and high-performing recruitment operations. This is a newly-evolved role in a high-profile, fast-moving organisation where talent is truly seen as the key driver of success.
c£60,000 plus bensHR
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Employee Relations Investigator

Employee Relations Investigator Manchester Salary up to £58,000 + bonus 12 month FTC We’re partnering with a leading organisation on the outskirts of South Manchester to recruit an Employee Relations Investigator for an initial 12 month fixed term contract. About the Role We’re looking for a forward thinking, level-headed Employee Relations Investigator to join the People function. This is not your average HR role – it’s about navigating complex workplace issues, getting to the facts quickly, and ensuring fair, thorough, and impartial outcomes. You’ll be the trusted point of contact when situations escalate. From misconduct to grievances, you’ll conduct investigations that are detailed, professional, and aligned with employment law and company policy. Think of yourself as part investigator, part problem-solver, part trusted advisor. What You’ll Be Doing Leading impartial investigations into employee relations matters such as misconduct, grievances, harassment, discrimination, and disciplinary issues. Gathering evidence through interviews, documentation, and analysis – and presenting findings clearly and accurately. Partnering with HR, managers, and legal teams to ensure cases are handled with fairness and consistency. Advising leaders on outcomes and next steps, balancing legal compliance with a strong people-first approach. Maintaining meticulous records and ensuring processes meet regulatory and best practice standards. Contributing to continuous improvement in ER policies, training, and culture. What We’re Looking For Solid experience in Employee Relations, ideally with direct exposure to investigations. Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice ER processes. Excellent communication and interviewing skills – you can build rapport while staying impartial. A keen eye for detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Resilience, discretion, and confidence in handling sensitive and complex issues. You’ll be joining a collaborative HR team where your work directly shapes a fair and positive workplace culture. They’ll back you with development, challenge you with complex cases, and trust you to make an impact. The salary is up to circa £58,000 plus bonus and the role is office-based four days per week and one day working from home with some flexibility on this, as and when required. Apply now to be considered for becoming part of this fantastic organisation. Since 2006, we've been helping talented people like you achieve their goal of working with the industry's elite. As specialist recruiters in the digital and IT, marketing and PR, or human resources sectors, whether you want to work for a global corporation or a disruptive start-up, our talent managers are perfectly placed to find you your dream job, whether permanent or contract. Apply now to transform your career!   Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Up to £58,000 + bonus HR
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HR Advisor

HR Advisor Manchester Salary £45-£50,000 12-month FTC Are you an experienced HR Advisor commutable to the outskirts of South Manchester, happy to work in the office four days per week and can be available to start by mid-September? We’re partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a HR Advisor for an initial 12-month fixed term contract. In this key role, you’ll support the organisation during a period of growth and transformation, providing advice to management on employee relations and management issues; creating, implementing and administering employee policies; using systems to access, input and compile data; acting as the point of contact for managers, employees and other HR team members. We are seeking a forward-thinking HR Advisor with excellent analytical and data skills, strong employee relations experience, strong employment law knowledge and well-developed business & personal judgment skills in resolving issues and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation. The environment is fast paced and ever evolving. Therefore, it is essential that you’ll have a flexible approach and the ability to react quickly and confidently to people and business needs. This is a varied role, giving you the opportunity to utilise your generalist HR toolkit in a forward-thinking organisation that holds its people at the core of its values. This role will suit someone used to and comfortable working in past paced environments. The salary is up to £50,000 dependent on experience and the role is office-based four days per week and one day working from home. Apply now to be considered for becoming part of this continuously growing success story! Since 2006, we've been helping talented people like you achieve their goal of working with the industry's elite. As specialist recruiters in the digital and IT, marketing and PR, or human resources sectors, whether you want to work for a global corporation or a disruptive start-up, our talent managers are perfectly placed to find you your dream job, whether permanent or contract. Apply now to transform your career! Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Salary £45-£50,000HR
Fixed Term ContractApply Now

Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist Manchester Salary up to c£47,150 12-month FTC Are you an experienced HR professional with extensive employee relations case management experience, excellent employment law knowledge, and the confidence and ability to provide advice and coaching to managers on a range of employee relations issues? We’re partnering with a leading organisation on the outskirts of South Manchester to recruit an Employee Relations Specialist for an initial 12-month fixed term contract. In this key role, as Employee Relations Specialist you will work as part of a friendly, collaborative team, focussing on employee relations casework which will include disciplinaries, up to and including dismissals and you will be responsible for Employment Tribunals within your area. You'll provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, and collaborate to develop and implement strategies for improving employee relations and engagement. We are seeking a forward-thinking Employee Relations Specialist with strong high volume employee relations casework experience, excellent employment law knowledge, well-developed business and personal judgement skills in resolving issues, and the ability to engage colleagues at all levels of the organisation. The salary is up to £47,150 and the role is office-based four days per week and one day working from home. Apply now to be considered for becoming part of this fantastic organisation. Since 2006, we've been helping talented people like you achieve their goal of working with the industry's elite. As specialist recruiters in the digital and IT, marketing and PR, or human resources sectors, whether you want to work for a global corporation or a disruptive start-up, our talent managers are perfectly placed to find you your dream job, whether permanent or contract. Apply now to transform your career! Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values, and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Up to c£47,150HR
Fixed Term ContractApply Now

HR Manager

HR Manager - Manchester City Centre - £60,000 - £70,000 doe - Permanent Who is the business? A highly ambitious and high growth professional services business.  With a group model and having acquired a number of businesses they have big, bold plans for the future and are looking to build a robust HR function which supports these goals.   What is the role? A newly created HR Manager role reporting into the CPO.  This is an exciting opportunity to build the HR service from the ground up - think systems, processes, policies etc.  While they are doing some great stuff in pockets this role will be about doing a deep dive into what exists, and what can be used as the basis of the function moving forward.  This role will manage BAU while executing the build and delivery of the HR strategy in partnership with CPO and L&D Manager. Key areas of focus will be; Build policies, systems and processes that are closely aligned to the business goals Support the roll out of vision, mission and values ensuring that HR activities embody these and bring them to life for the business Support managers with the recruitment process (while likely building the process!) Work on a wide variety of projects relating to acquisitions and integration, supporting managers and their people through associated change What are we looking for? You must be able to demonstrate extensive HR generalist knowledge with sound understanding of UK employment law.  Ideally you will have built a HR function or been part of evolving HR in a scaling business, along with showing a strong understanding of best practice HR and how this can be applied in an SME setting. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  Comfort with hands on, operational delivery is critical, but you should also be able to see how this fits into the long term picture.  As this business is relatively new and they are in build mode, there is a strong preference for an office presence.  They have no formal hybrid model at present, however there is generally a 'be in the right place for the right reasons' approach.   If this sounds like you then please apply via the link. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to everything that we do. We are committed to these values and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
£60,000 - £70,000HR
PermanentApply Now

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